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Wireless Telecommunications Carriers in Canada Industry Data and Analysis
More than ever, Canadian consumers expect to be connected everywhere, all the time, bringing nearly the entire population to subscribe to a mobile service. Wireless telecommunication carriers have capitalized on this accelerating use of data, as they're the bridge connecting users to the critical mobile networks they need. Still, while telecommunication providers were essential for Canadians to remain connected during the pandemic, revenue fell as in-person visits to retail stores plummeted. Wireless carriers have struggled to strengthen revenue since, even as data usage ramps up nationwide following upticks in travel and hybrid work environments. Steep competition between companies and sky-high capital investments in building, upgrading and maintaining 5G infrastructure limit revenue growth. Industry revenue has been declining at a CAGR of 1.7% to an estimated $32.8 billion – including an expected jump of 0.8% in 2024 – when profit is set to total 36.1%.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2014-2029. The most recent publication was released September 2024.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada operates under the NAICS industry code 51721CA. Companies in this industry primarily provide wireless telecommunications services to mobile devices over switching and transmission facilities they own and operate. Wireless carriers that provide services through a combination of owned and leased facilities are also included in this industry. Companies primarily generate revenue through prepaid voice telephony services, postpaid voice telephony services, data services and equipment sales. Related terms covered in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada include average revenue per user (arpu), prepaid, postpaid, churn rate and long-term evolution (lte).
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada include Basic voice services, Long distance and Terminal equipment .
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada include Rogers Communications Inc., Bell Media Inc. and TELUS Corporation.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada in 2026?
The market size of the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada is $33.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada in 2024?
There are 35 businesses in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
How may import tariffs affect the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada?
The Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada?
The Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada has been declining at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada?
The biggest companies operating in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada are Rogers Communications Inc., Bell Media Inc. and TELUS Corporation
What does the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada include?
Providing prepaid wireless voice telephony services and Providing postpaid wireless voice telephony services are part of the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada?
The company holding the most market share in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada is Rogers Communications Inc..
How competitive is the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry in Canada.
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